Reaching out

One of the most difficult things in my life has been enduring the loss of my Danny. So many have reached out to me to express their concerns and condolences. Now, a year and a half later, of course, that is pretty well ancient history as life does move on. But it moves on at a very slow pace sometimes, and I still find myself lonely and sad due to various reminders of the life that could have been our future but is now put on the shelf.

I think it's important, though, to reach out to others in a similar situation. Not to have a pity-party and grieve anew. But to offer encouragement, support, friendship, and a dry shoulder from time to time. Yet, widowhood offers very few such places where we can commiserate with others and lend a helping cyber-hand.

I'd like to introduce you to a new friend, though, who has dealt with a similar blow in her life. You can read Katie's blog, and perhaps more easily understand the ups and downs that we widows endure even months or years after our husbands have passed.

This isn't something you just "get over". It marks your life forever and brings changes you never expected nor sought.